IVORY COAST MARKS 65th INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY WITH MILITARY PARADE
August 8, 2025
Supporters have gathered in Bouaké to mark Ivory Coast’s 65th independence anniversary with a military parade, shortly after President Alassane Ouattara announced his intention to seek a controversial fourth term.
The event featured participation from French, American, and Moroccan troops, highlighting ongoing Western military ties despite France’s recent withdrawal from the region.